Rolex Air King's History - A Sleeping Giant?

In todays video we will guide you through the history and the evolution of the Rolex Air-King.

0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Is the Air King undervalued?
1:30 - History Intro
1:59 - 1945 Ref. 4925
2:36 - The Air King´s Legend
3:08 - Ref. 4499
3:27 - 1957 Ref. 5500
4:34 - Ref.5501 & 5700
4:57 - No chronometer certified movements?
5:24 - 1989 Ref. 14000
6:22 - Ref. 14010
6:40 - The modern Air King
7:05 - Our thoughts
7:29 - Outro

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[nikkolomakaveli]

I love this guys accent. The macro shots are on point his production is great. Most importantly the information and quality of knowledge in his videos are great.

[Sebastian]

Absolutely awesome timepieces. I think they are often overseen because of the 34 mm case size. But they have such a presence on the wrist. A classic.

[tockingwatches]

I really appreciate all of these videos that feature vintage and neo-vintage watches. I’ve been a new watch collector for almost 20 years but I’m now finding these timepieces to be more attractive and characterful than new. I have a 36mm Longines Hour Angle shipping to me from Italy in early February. Thanks for the inspiration!

[geoffreycarter]

THANK YOU for this video. I love your carefully crafted script and amazing photography and videos. Your accent is very entertaining as well haha. This was so helpful in helping me decide what model to buy and I couldn't find any concise overviews.

[mitchmitchell]

Another lovely and informative video! Good job sir.

[Tumsco]

Your video inspired me to buy the rolex airking 14000m from 2003. Its a great watch. Thank you for a great video!

[Tetlee]

Very nicely made informative video, these older airking models were so beautifully refined, especially when compared to the current monstrosity.
I own an early 70's 5700(my dad's old watch) which is near perfect, only negative is in some lights it's tricky to distinguish the silver hands on the grey sunburst dial, they disappear!

[lonefather]

Thank you for this very informative video on the Air King. Ihave purchased my Air King 14000 in 1997 in Hong Kong. Black dial, but not engine turned bezel. It has been on my wrist more than any of my other automatic watches. Unfortunately wear and tear has set in so it has a slightly chipped glass and small scratches on the bezel and bracelet. However it doesn't diminish my affection with this timeless piece.
Thank you again, Sir.

[watchnoerd]

Stunning vid 🙏 never heard about Air Lion and co!

[Mads_Vel]

I have the Air-King blue from 2004 bought in Hong Kong (in Artland Watch Co., LTD)
It can light up by itself in the dark. Do you think it's authentic?

[dedwardmalick]

Great video. I totally agree with you. The Air King is a "Sleeping Giant!" Be well.

[gilessteve]

After having owned a SS/18k Datejust since 1990, I bought a 5700 about seven years ago and haven't worn the Datejust since. I don't like overly large watches, so the 5700 suits me just fine. Although beautiful, it's also understated, which I like. It's value has about doubled since I bought it, so that's a bonus.

[KaneoToad]

I bought one one these 2 years ago I love it

[ronjones]

I love the blue dial air king the best looking overall watch

[micaljimenez]

I worn a rolex oyster perpetual 34mm since 2011, works perfectly with magnific acuracy, i can worn it in any place, , the 34mm size isnrealy perfect for everyday.

[truxton]

Some say 34mm is too small, but actually unless you really have large wrists in my opinion 34mm is great on 90% of men.

[kwittnebel]

Will have to pull the 5500 out of the drawer and have it gone through. My father doesn’t wear it any longer and the submariner I wore for a long time is now a bit of a security risk on the street. Air Kings’ greatest feature is not looking like a Rolex.

[ronjones]

Air kings the nicest watch i think overall

[Robert-vwod]

Bring it back 39mm 3k
They won’t now though